Last update 16. 02. 2024
The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Smart models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Smart ForTwo.
In the statistics for 2023, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2022 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Smart ForTwo.
Smart ForTwo Reliability
Breakdowns in the 2022 calendar year
| EZ | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| index | 3,5 | 11,8 | 15,4 | 22,2 | 23,8 | 21,5 | 21,3 | 18,8 |
Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year
| EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 | EZ 2018 |
| 19,4 | 21,3 | 14,9 | 18,7 | 32,7 | 29,9 | 13,4 | 10,8 |
Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year
| EZ 2010 | EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 |
| 26,3 | 18,4 | 20,1 | 15,7 | 17,1 | 32,8 | 25,4 | 7,5 |
Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)
Common Breakdowns
- Drive belt (2010-2013)
- Automated transmission (2010, 2012)
- Battery (2015-2017)
- Spark plugs (2012-2013)
Source: ADAC
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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Recent ForTwo Recalls
Currently 5126 Recalls